Symphony Concert

Dvořák 9

The famous "Symphony from the New World" and an exciting clarinet concerto
© Nikolaj Lund

About the Concert

Hardly any other symphony is as popular in our concert halls today as Antonín Dvořák's ninth. This is not only due to the richness of the melodies and their verve, but also to the echoes of jazz, spirituals and songs of the indigenous population of America that the composer incorporated. This was no coincidence, but the express wish of his New York patron, who wanted nothing less from him than the foundation stone for an American national music. The musical gaze of Britten's ballet music turns in precisely the opposite direction, namely to the Far East. In his piece, he tells the story of a prince who helps his beloved to drive her evil sister out of the kingdom. To achieve this, a lot of percussion is used, among other things.

Program

Benjamin Britten
"The Prince of the Pagodas" Suite (arranged by Colin Matthews and Kahchun Wong)

Anna Clyne
"Weathered" for clarinet and orchestra

Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 9 in E minor "From the New World"

Contributer

Kahchun Wong
Conductor
Martin Fröst
Clarinet
Dresdner Philharmonie
Programme booklet to media library

Biographies

Kahchun Wong

First Guest Conductor

Kahchun Wong has been Principal Conductor of the Hallé in Manchester since 2024/25, he also holds the same position with the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra and is Principal Guest Conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic. The Singapore-born conductor is internationally acclaimed for his electrifying stage presence and his thoughtful exploration of Eastern and Western artistic legacies. Winning the 2016 Mahler Competition opened the doors to the top international orchestras for him.

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Martin Fröst

Clarinettist, conductor and Sony Classical recording artist Martin Fröst is constantly seeking new ways to challenge and reshape classical music. The Swede's repertoire includes both classical clarinet works and a growing number of contemporary pieces. Chamber music and music education are also very important to him. In recent years, he has further developed his conducting career and has been Chief Conductor of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra since fall 2019.

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Dresdner Philharmonie

Top Class!

That is the claim of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra. The orchestra stands for concerts at the highest artistic level, musical education for all ages and looking beyond the musical horizon. Guest performances on almost every continent and collaborations with guests from all over the world have established the reputation of the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra in the international classical music world.  

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